Paris 2024 Olympics: India’s medal hopes (Women)

With the Paris 2024 Olympics about to begin, India’s women athletes are ready to showcase their skills and aim for medals. After a remarkable showing at Tokyo 2020, where Indian women athletes made history, the nation is excited about their prospects for Paris. Here’s a look at the women athletes and teams who are anticipated to excel in the upcoming Games.

India’s women athletes have been making waves on the international stage, with Tokyo 2020 marking a significant achievement. Building on this momentum and the success of the Asian Games, India aims to continue its impressive performance with around 15 medals in total for Paris.

Key women athletes to watch

PV Sindhu, Badminton
Two-time Olympic medallist will be one of India’s flag-bearers at the Opening Ceremony. Having secured a silver at Rio 2016 and a bronze at Tokyo 2020, Sindhu’s consistent performance in international tournaments makes her a top contender for another medal.

Nikhat Zareen, Boxing (50-kg Category)
She has been a standout in boxing with Gold medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2023 World Championships. Despite a disappointing Tokyo 2020, where she did not place, her remarkable achievements, including a Bronze at the 2022 Asian Games and Gold at the 2022 Worlds, make her a strong medal prospect in Paris.

Lovlina Borgohain, Boxing (75-kg Category)
Transitioning from the 69-kg to the 75-kg category, Borgohain, a Bronze medallist at Tokyo 2020, aims to add another Olympic medal to her name, potentially becoming India’s first boxer to achieve this feat.

Manu Bhaker, Shooting
A Gold medallist at the 2023 World Championships, she will represent India in three events: women’s 25m air pistol, women’s 10m air pistol, and the 10m air pistol mixed team. Bhaker’s experience and recent successes, including multiple medals at the ISSF World Cup and Commonwealth Games, make her a key player to watch.

Mirabai Chanu, Weightlifting
The Silver medallist in the 49 kg category at Tokyo 2020, continues to be a strong medal prospect with her consistent performances at international events, including gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Vinesh Phogat, Wrestling (50-kg Category)
Phogat, who was eliminated in the quarterfinals at both the Rio and Tokyo Olympics, aims to redeem herself in Paris. With gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, Phogat is a formidable competitor in her weight category.

Antim Panghal, Wrestling
With a fourth seed in her field, she has a strong chance of making an impact in her Olympic debut. Her recent performances, including a Bronze at the 2023 World Championships and a Silver at the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships, bolster her prospects.

Sift Kaur Samra, Shooting
Sift Kaur Samra’s recent successes, including multiple medals at the Asian Games, position her as a strong contender in shooting events.

Aditi Ashok, Golf
Aditi Ashok, who narrowly missed a medal in Tokyo, aims to leverage her experience and recent performances, including a silver at the 2022 Asian Games, for a strong showing in Paris.